Lead Mechatronics & CAD Engineer
On-siteAntwerpen, Flanders, Belgium
Job Summary
Lead the design, development, and industrialization of complex electro-mechanical systems for clients across FoodTech, MedTech, and Industrial Equipment. Drive Design for Manufacturing & Assembly initiatives while creating and validating CAD designs using SolidWorks. Coordinate multidisciplinary teams, suppliers, and production partners to guide projects from design optimization through serial production. Organize reliability, validation, and quality testing while ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory standards. Manage technical risks and propose innovative solutions, coaching junior engineers where appropriate. Work primarily from client sites and Verhaert Consulting offices in Belgium with occasional travel. Requires a Master's degree in Electro-Mechanical Engineering, 10+ years of experience, and fluency in Dutch and English.
Required Qualifications
- Master's degree in Electro-Mechanical Engineering or equivalent
- Minimum 10 years of experience in product development, machine design or industrial equipment engineering
- Strong experience with CAD design, preferably SolidWorks
- Knowledge of DfMA principles and industrialization processes
- Experience leading engineering teams and coordinating stakeholders
- Strong communication and problem-solving skills
- Fluent in Dutch and English
- Valid driver's license
Desired Qualifications
- Experience in FoodTech, Consumer Products or Industrial Equipment
- Knowledge of production processes and supplier management
- Experience with CE compliance and product certification
- Familiarity with reliability engineering and quality methodologies
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